The Adventurers' New Clothes

Last night with sewing friends, I made accessories for two of my toy animals.

The Bunny sports a hip-hugging belt, decorated with long-stitches and a workable button; the Moomin, Snorkmaiden, a jaunty tie with a decorative button. (Thanks to bink for her help!)

[I've got to get a new camera---shooting pictures with the laptop is too awkward.]

Before anyone else had arrived at the café, a young woman walked up and asked what I was sewing.

 "Oh . . .  uh, I'm a little embarrassed," I said. "I'm making clothes for my toys."

"That's not weird at all," she said. "I think it's great!"

The public have spoken.

I do wonder about my attachment to my little animals, which has not lessened since childhood. But I see other grown-ups have it too---like Orange Crate Art, who has little turtles and an owl kitchen timer. 

I think I may have found my calling: I would be happy outfitting little toys. When I have the room, I'm going to set up a sewing area.

Esther told me about people who remake hypersexualized dolls--and this morning I found Tree Change Dolls:

 "The creation of Tasmanian artist Sonia Singh. Sonia recycles, repairs and upcycles forgotten and discarded dolls. They are given a new down-to-earth style and are soon ready for outdoor adventures. Rescued from landfill these dolls get a second chance at play and a new lease on life."

Sonia (below) seems to work mostly with Bratz dolls, who start off looking like they've had a bad reaction to silicon injections. She sells them for around $200, and they sell out immediately.

But today I will be writing an index, so off I go to do that.